Post by bravesirrobin on Feb 14, 2008 22:30:56 GMT
Diplomatic Briefing on the four nearest Kingdoms to Tredemin:
Benedin (immediately to the East):
Very few differences from Tredemin itself, if not for a natural gorge there might never have been any separation between the two states. Also deals chiefly in salt and food - with less salt but more food than Tredemin itself. King Leontes is known as a fair, but not particularly efficient ruler. Like Queen Latifah he has not made a marriage, hoping that a diplomatic match might find a profitable alliance for Benedin. Relations have always been relatively stable with Tredemin, there's never been a lot of need for cooperation or competition. The two kingdoms mostly politely ignore each other as an attempt to deny the similarities.
Seluss (immediately to the South)
A relatively barren area of land, but again with Salt deposits as well as Iron Ore. The sparse population have a reputation for being hardy, at least compared to other locals. Sine a wildly successful King a few generations ago, that pillaged some barbarian lands to the north east the rulers are referred to as Prince. Prince Sassarra is not well thought of, though his domain mostly runs itself, he is too concerned with hunting and putting his favourite military units through maneuvers, without the intention of ever doing anything. Again he tends to ignore Tredemin slightly, as well as the other local provinces as an attempt to imply superiority.
Kharadron (Further to the East and Southeast)
Has been ruled for about a century by Estetin Meer. Who claims some form of distant relationship to some Seventh Legion family or other. It is believed some distant non-exalted relation of his held the crown before him. He and his two sons run the country very effectively. The kingdom covers some highly fertile land, but little else in the way of resources. The main roads North (out of the hundred kingdoms) and South and East (deeper into the hundred kingdoms) all run through Kharadron and hence trade is a significant economical feature of the country. They also have several small 'industries' and are the only local province to do more than produce raw materials. The small army is well trained, but their relations to nearby nations are mostly very good due to the trading necessities. They tend to look kindly on their three small neighbours, in a somewhat patronising way. Their relationship with Elemyr is a slightly stronger rivalry, and though there has been no confrontation the two kingdoms often find themselves in competition. The border between the two is the only one that tends to be demarcated officially rather than by natural features.
Elemyr (A little further to the South)
Ruled by 'The council of Learned Sages' Elemyr has been a pretty static society for quite a long time. It is more of a cultural centre than the other nearby kingdoms, and certainly a more educated general population. The stagnant nature of the place doesn't seem to do it much harm and the populace are satisfied. The economy is based on the access to the major river in the region, which runs down into the Great River eventually. As well as copper and tin mines. The ruling families have a superiority complex and guard their power pretty jealously, knowing that one of the minor families could supplant them at any time. They're not very open to diplomacy because of this, but like to maintain good terms with their neighbours in order to focus inward. The standing army is quite an unknown factor, as the sections of it are family sponsored rather than state sponsored. It seems likely that the quality varies wildly.
The Queen's envoy is glad to provide all this information, but does wonder exactly why you are so interested. And what the purpose of the party he's been asked to send out invitations for are. He intimates that he suspects it's to announce the impending nuptials of Queen Latifah and Lord K.
Altogether the five kingdoms cover an area about the size of Ireland.
Benedin (immediately to the East):
Very few differences from Tredemin itself, if not for a natural gorge there might never have been any separation between the two states. Also deals chiefly in salt and food - with less salt but more food than Tredemin itself. King Leontes is known as a fair, but not particularly efficient ruler. Like Queen Latifah he has not made a marriage, hoping that a diplomatic match might find a profitable alliance for Benedin. Relations have always been relatively stable with Tredemin, there's never been a lot of need for cooperation or competition. The two kingdoms mostly politely ignore each other as an attempt to deny the similarities.
Seluss (immediately to the South)
A relatively barren area of land, but again with Salt deposits as well as Iron Ore. The sparse population have a reputation for being hardy, at least compared to other locals. Sine a wildly successful King a few generations ago, that pillaged some barbarian lands to the north east the rulers are referred to as Prince. Prince Sassarra is not well thought of, though his domain mostly runs itself, he is too concerned with hunting and putting his favourite military units through maneuvers, without the intention of ever doing anything. Again he tends to ignore Tredemin slightly, as well as the other local provinces as an attempt to imply superiority.
Kharadron (Further to the East and Southeast)
Has been ruled for about a century by Estetin Meer. Who claims some form of distant relationship to some Seventh Legion family or other. It is believed some distant non-exalted relation of his held the crown before him. He and his two sons run the country very effectively. The kingdom covers some highly fertile land, but little else in the way of resources. The main roads North (out of the hundred kingdoms) and South and East (deeper into the hundred kingdoms) all run through Kharadron and hence trade is a significant economical feature of the country. They also have several small 'industries' and are the only local province to do more than produce raw materials. The small army is well trained, but their relations to nearby nations are mostly very good due to the trading necessities. They tend to look kindly on their three small neighbours, in a somewhat patronising way. Their relationship with Elemyr is a slightly stronger rivalry, and though there has been no confrontation the two kingdoms often find themselves in competition. The border between the two is the only one that tends to be demarcated officially rather than by natural features.
Elemyr (A little further to the South)
Ruled by 'The council of Learned Sages' Elemyr has been a pretty static society for quite a long time. It is more of a cultural centre than the other nearby kingdoms, and certainly a more educated general population. The stagnant nature of the place doesn't seem to do it much harm and the populace are satisfied. The economy is based on the access to the major river in the region, which runs down into the Great River eventually. As well as copper and tin mines. The ruling families have a superiority complex and guard their power pretty jealously, knowing that one of the minor families could supplant them at any time. They're not very open to diplomacy because of this, but like to maintain good terms with their neighbours in order to focus inward. The standing army is quite an unknown factor, as the sections of it are family sponsored rather than state sponsored. It seems likely that the quality varies wildly.
The Queen's envoy is glad to provide all this information, but does wonder exactly why you are so interested. And what the purpose of the party he's been asked to send out invitations for are. He intimates that he suspects it's to announce the impending nuptials of Queen Latifah and Lord K.
Altogether the five kingdoms cover an area about the size of Ireland.
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